優
tenderness · excel · surpass · actor · superiority · gentleness
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
person + 憂
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and grief. Grieving person.
Symbolism
Excellent, excel, gentle. Represents excellence.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
優柔不断
ゆうじゅうふだん
indecisive; irresolute; shilly-shally; indecisive
優勝劣敗
ゆうしょうれっぱい
survival of the fittest; survival of the fittest
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 優 mean in Japanese?
優 means tenderness, excel, surpass, actor, superiority, gentleness.
How do you read 優?
On'yomi: ユウ、ウ (YUU, U). Kun'yomi: やさ.しい、すぐ.れる、まさ.る (yasashii, sugureru, masaru).
How many strokes does 優 have?
優 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 優 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 優 (tenderness, excel, surpass, actor, superiority, gentleness) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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